IMAGING MULTIPLE MODALITY SPECIALIST (ULTRASOUND SPECIALIST – GENERAL/OB/GYN/VASCULAR) (REGIONAL) #60273 (KAUAI -KR451)

Temporary
HHSC Kaua'i Region
Posted on May 1, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 01, 2024 ***Updated on July 02, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: IMAGING MULTIPLE MODALITY SPECIALIST (ULTRASOUND SPECIALIST – GENERAL/OB/GYN/VASCULAR) (REGIONAL)

STATUS: Casual Hire | Temporary (0.30 FTE)

SALARY: $31.57 + $8.42 (shortage differential) per hour | SR23 | BU73

Join our dynamic team at Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). From full-service emergency departments to specialized surgeries, family and internal medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, accessible, compassionate care to our community. With locations across Kaua’i, including outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, we strive to make healthcare accessible to all. As part of HHSC Kaua’i Region, we uphold values of excellence, transparency, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Join us as we work together to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

This is a regional position based in the Radiology-Diagnostic departments within HHSC Kaua’i Region, encompassing KVMH, SMMH, and the Kaua’i Region Clinics, which include: The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Urgent Care at Po’ipū, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, all under the public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Radiology-Diagnostic departments offer diagnostic imaging services for inpatients and outpatients of all ages, from birth to death, on scheduled or emergency basis as needed for care and treatments. Their duties encompass a range of procedures, including but not limited to diagnostic radiography, computed tomography (CT) scans, teleradiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography.

We are actively seeking for a skilled Imaging Multiple Modality Specialist (Regional) with a focus on Ultrasound and Vascular procedures to join our growing organization! This position requires those with strong technical skills and knowledge in operating imaging equipment. As an Imaging Multiple Modality Specialist, you will be responsible to produce two and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, performs a variety of diagnostic procedures using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of diseases and study of malfunction of organs. Attentiveness to detail and the ability to work closely with other departments are crucial for these roles. If you have a passion for technology and helping patients, we encourage you to apply now and be part of our dedicated healthcare team!

This position is subject to work rotating shifts, including on weekends, holidays, and may require standby and call back duty. Additionally, may require providing coverage at KVMH, SMMH and The Urgent Care at Po’ipū. The Imaging Specialists report directly to the Regional Director of Imaging, position no. 20896, or its designee.

Candidates must have flexibility availability based on hospital/clinic operations as services are provided 24/7.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal/Casual Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical & Prescription Drug Plans
Potential eligibility for various Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. Also, please see below the additional requirements according to the level of the position. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Excess work experience as described below in the experience requirement section which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure: Current State of Hawai’i Radiologic Technologist license as a radiographer; Current, active type# 3 driver’s license preferred.

Certification: Current certification issued by the Registered American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS); AND Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Health Care Providers issued by the American Heart Association must be provided at the time of appointment.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a staff Ultra sonographer performing General, OB/Gyn and Vascular exams in a clinical or hospital environment.

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience as a specialist of which at least a minimum of one (1) year of work experience must have been gained in each of two (2) or more of the following modalities: echocardiography and ultrasound in a clinical or hospital environment.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of imaging equipment and physics of specialized imaging procedures, safety, medical terminology and department protocols. Thorough knowledge of standard precautions, hospital policies and procedure, rules and regulations, government regulatory requirements and accrediting standards. Basic knowledge of Cross-Sectional Anatomy required.

Ability to: Perform a full range of specialized imaging procedures in a specific specialty independently and provide instruction regarding specialized imaging procedures and radiation safety to lower-level specialists and other health care providers.

Code of Ethics: Ability to meet the specific needs of patients with a variety of disabilities; retain emotional stability and maturity despite emotional and physical pressures; demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and initiative. Ability to promote a positive, collaborative practice atmosphere.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Physical effort and the ability to lift, position, or move patients.
Intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
Frequently lifts or pushes supplies or heavy equipment weighing fifty (50) pounds or more.
May be exposed to infectious diseases or hazardous substances.
Exposure to radiation hazards.
Subject to irregular hours of work, routine call procedures require evening and nighttime call, may handle crises and perform emergency care.
Long periods of sitting, standing, occasionally may need to bend, stoop and walk.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. From full-service emergency departments to specialized surgeries, family and internal medicine, intensive care, behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, accessible, compassionate care to our community. With locations across Kaua’i, including outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, we strive to make healthcare accessible to all. As part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, we uphold values of excellence, transparency, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Join us as we work together to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

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To apply for this job email your details to cguirao@hhsc.org

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete our HHSC Employment Application even if you are submitting your resume. Once complete, you may either email your application and any other relevant documents directly to Kauai Recruitment at kauaijobs@hhsc.org or mail them to our address listed below with an attention to our Human Resources Department.

For any inquiries, please contact us at:

HHSC- Kauai Region Human Resources 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796 KVMH: (808)338-9425 | SMMH: (808)823-4116 KVMH Fax: (808)338-9286 | SMMH Fax: (808)823-4179 Email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org

Recruitment posting are continuous until needs are met
All job vacancies will be posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment will be required to become a Hawaii resident within a reasonable time from hire.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete and submit our HHSC Employment Application. Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications received for positions with "Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met" will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1. The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or rule violation, and 3. any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

Contact Information

The Kauai Regional Office of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is located at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, 4643 Waimea Canyon Road, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please click on this link. For additional information, call SMMH:(808)823-4116 or KVMH:(808)338-9425 or e-mail kauaijobs@hhsc.org

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT SMMH:(808)823-4116 or KVMH:(808)338-9425 (TTD/TTY) OR EMAIL kauaijobs@hhsc.org TO DISCUSS SPECIAL NEEDS IN APPLYING.